
DOH: Guarantee letters unnecessary as zero balance billing takes full effect
Patients seeking treatment in Department of Health (DOH)–run hospitals no longer need guarantee letters from politicians, as the government’s zero balance…
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Patients seeking treatment in Department of Health (DOH)–run hospitals no longer need guarantee letters from politicians, as the government’s zero balance…
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Trump insists Washington needs the mineral-rich, semi-autonomous territory for national security reasons, arguing that Denmark is unable to protect Greenland…
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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that average headline inflation for 2025 settled at 1.7 percent, well below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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‘If the kidnapping of a head of state and the bombing are tolerated, the message sent to the world is a devastating one, that is, mainly that law is optional…
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Justice Acting Secretary Frederrick Vida has recommended that the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AAES) council set clear guidelines for the donation of…
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As the country enters 2026, President Bongbong Marcos Jr. has repeatedly described Philippine foreign policy as balanced and independent — friendly with all,…
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Golden boy Carlos Yulo and tennis darling Alex Eala lead the major contenders vying for the 2025 Athlete of the Year in the coming Philippine Sportswriters…
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan criticized China’s recent military drills around Taiwan, saying the exercises heightened regional tensions and affected…
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In all cases, travelers from impacted countries with valid visas and green cards are expected to face heightened scrutiny at US airports.
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PALO, Leyte — Police and military officials in Eastern Visayas issued a stern warning to personnel Tuesday against celebratory gunfire, promising immediate…
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AFP) — People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel — a decision…
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For decades, LGBTQ characters in Philippine films were often confined to caricature—comic relief, tragic figures, or sidekicks whose queerness existed only to…
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‘A 6 percent inflation rate means that your P100 can buy only about P94 worth of goods and services. But with inflation down to just 1.6 percent in 2025, that…
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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) wants the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to focus on Olympic sports to ensure the growth and consistency among athletes.
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From a total Washington novice, Silicon Valley investor David Sacks has, against expectations, emerged as one of the most successful members of the second…
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Many rural communities view burials as an essential rite for the dead.
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‘This shift can build a stroke care ecosystem that is inclusive, resilient and future-ready.’
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Year-on-year, the deficit widened by 7.38 percent from P1.18 trillion in November 2024. The Treasury attributed the expansion mainly to higher government…
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